TLDR Vitamin D3 ointment improved skin bumps on the chin but didn't give lasting results after stopping use.
The document reports on a case of follicular keratosis of the chin, a condition characterized by keratotic follicular papules on the chin and jaw, which is attributed to prolonged pressure and friction on the skin. The study involved a single patient who underwent dermatoscopic examination, revealing well-demarcated yellow spindle bodies within the lesion. Treatment with 1.24R‐dihydroxyvitamin D3 ointment was found to be effective during the period of application, but it did not provide lasting benefits after the treatment was discontinued.
5 citations,
February 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
1 citations,
September 2015 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology/Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
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April 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
